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Courtesy - Integrity - Perseverance - Self Control - Indomitable Spirit

Student hand bookColoured Belt Techniques

Student Manual

Welcome to Champion Taekwon-Do

Name: _____________________________

Start Date: ________________________

This handbook outlines the techniques and theory for each of the rank (Gup) levels in Champion Taekwon-Do. It is designed to provide a basic reference, source, and guideline for the testing requirements for coloured belts at Champion Taekwon-Do. Students should be familiar with all the techniques and terminology outlined for each Gup up to and including their own level. It is also important to refer to the Self Defence Handbook for details on their required techniques. For Black Belt grading requirements please see the Black Belt Handbook.

The majority of material in this handbook is obtained from the Encyclopedia of Taekwon-Do by General Choi Hong Hi.

Champion Taekwon-Do belongs the International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF), and the Canadian Taekwon-Do Federation International (CTFI), and follows the standards placed forth by such organization.

For any questions please see your instructor or a Black Belt Assistant for more help interpreting the content in this book.

Thank you for choosing Champion Taekwon-Do.

Mr. Josh Dumoulin V Dan International Taekwon-Do FederationOwner/Head instructorC-5-131

Before you start…

Once you get your uniform (Dobok), you will need to know how to tie your belt properly. First remove all jewellery, watches, hats, and shoes. Make sure your uniform is always clean and complete.

How to tie your belt:

Rules of the Dojang

• Respect the Dojang! if you make a mess, please clean it up.• Outdoor shoes must be removed at the door - keep them neatly stored on the shelf

provided.• Student’s Doboks (uniform) must be clean, neat, and complete for every class.• Student’s fingernails and toenails must be neatly trimmed at all times.• Student’s must remove all jewelry when training.• Only students are allowed on the training floor - unless the instructor has specifically

permitted spectators to enter the floor. Parents and spectators are to remain in the chairs provided. It is important for the students to be independent on the training floor - parents can be distracting for our young martial artists and the instructors need their full attention. Ultimately, this is to ensure the students safety, so please abide!

• Vulgar language will not be tolerated.• No chewing gum! If you forget, please dispose of your gum in the garbage can.• All Black Belts are to be addressed by their last name.• Always say Sir or Ma’am when answering a Black Belt.• No talking on the training floor while an instructor is speaking or demonstrating a

technique.• No food or drink on the training floor (water bottles with water are allowed)• No horseplay in the Dojang (ex. no running around, rough housing, etc).• Bow when entering or leaving the training floor.• Do not lean against the walls.• Do not stand with arms crossed.• Leave valuables at home.• When shaking hands support your right elbow with your left hand.• Learn and memorize the Student Oath and Tenets of Taekwon-Do.• Study the Training Secrets of Taekwon-Do.• If you arrive late, wait in attention until the instructor sees you, bow and then join the

class.

Techniques you will learn

Stances a. Attention stance and Bow b. Parallel stance, parallel ready stance c. Walking stance d. Single stepping - forward and backward

Defensive Techniques

a. Forearm low block b. Knifehand low block c. Middle side block with inner forearm

Offensive Techniques

a. Forefist front punch - middle b. Front snap kick

Exercises a. Four direction punch - Saju Jirugi b. Four direction block - Saju Maki

Self Defence Single Wrist Grabs

Theory to learn

Korean Words

Training area - Dojang Punch - JirugiBlock - Makgi Kick - ChagiUniform - Dobok

White Belt (10th Gup) - Testing for 9th Gup

Founder of Taekwon-Do

Taekwon-Do was first named in 1955. It was invented by a man named General Choi Hong Hi. He was born in 1918 and died in 2002.

Meaning of the white belt

White stands for innocence. A student who has no prior knowledge of Taekwon-Do.

Tenets of Taekwon-Do

CourtesyIntegrityPerseveranceSelf ControlIndomitable spirit

Answering your instructors and seniors.

When asked a question by a Black Belt we respond with:“Sir” or “Ma’am”.

Fitness 10 Crunches 10 Jumping Jacks


Stances a. L-stance b. Spot turning

Defensive Techniques a. Middle side block - with inner forearm in L-Stance

Offensive Techniques a. Downward kick (Axe Kick) - Inside and Outside

b. Crescent Kick - Inside and Outside c. Side kick - with back leg d. Reverse punch in walking stance

Pattern Chon-Ji Tul - 19 Movements

Sparring a. Three step Sparring #1 Attack - walking stance middle punch Defence -middle block with inner forearm Counter - On Spot middle reverse punch

Self Defence Wrist grabs

Theory to Learn

Korean Words

1 - Hana 2 - Dool 3 - Set 4 - Net 5 - DasotTheory continued…

Attention Stance - Charyot Sogi Walking Stance - Gunnun SogiBow - Kyong Ye L-Stance - Niunja SogiParallel Stance - Narani Sogi Instructor - Sabum Nim

Attacking Tools

Yellow Stripe (9th Gup) Testing for 8th Gup

Punch - Forefist Front Snap Kick - Ball of foot History

Taekwon-Do was invented by General Choi, Hong Hi. He named it Taekwon-Do in the year 1955.

The Meaning of Chon-Ji

Chon-Ji literally means “the Heaven the Earth”. It is, in the Orient, interpreted as the creation of the world or the beginning of human history, therefore , it is the initial pattern performed by the beginner. This pattern consists of two similar parts; one to represent the Heaven and the other the Earth.

Fitness 10 Push ups - 60 seconds to complete

“Chon-Ji” Lake in Korea



a. Knife hand guarding blockb. Twin forearm blockc. Rising block with forearmd. Middle side block with knifehand


a. High front punchb. Middle outward strike with Knifehandc. Side turning kick and turning kickd. Back kick

Motions a. Continuous motion

Patterns Dan Gun Tul - 21 Movements

Sparring a. Three step sparring #2

Attack - walking stance middle punchDefence - walking stance middle block with knife handCounter - On spot reverse punch

Self Defence Wrist grabs

Board Breaking a. 1 Board - Stomp

Theory to Learn

Korean Words

6 - Yosot 7 - ilgop 8 - Yodul 9 - Ahop 10 - Yol

Yellow Belt (8th Gup) - Testing for 7th Gup

Side kick - Yop Chagi L-Stance - Niunja Sogi

Meaning of Dan-Gun

Dan-Gun is named after the holy Dan-Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in the year 2333 B.C. It has 21 movements

Meaning of yellow belt

Yellow signifies the earth from which a plant sprouts and takes root as the Taekwon-Do foundation is being laid.

Body Lines

Fitness 15 Pushups - 60 seconds to complete30 Seconds skipping or Ladder

Chest Line Shoulder Line Centre

***Change photo. Take one of a member


Stances a. Sitting stance


a. Outer forearm side blockb. Outer forearm wedging block


a. Straight fingertip thrustb. Side strike with backlistc. Spinning back kickd. Jumping high kicke. Downward Strike with knifehand

Motions a. Fast motion

Pattern Do-San Tul - 24 Movements

Sparring Three step sparring #3

Attack - Walking stance, downward knife hand strikeDefence - Walking stance, rising blockCounter - Lead leg front snap kick

Self Defence Wrist grab - Two hand

Board Breaking 1 Board - Side Kick

Green Stripe (7th Gup) - Testing for 6th Gup

Theory to learn

Student Oath

I shall observe the tenets of Taekwon-DoI shall respect the seniors and instructorsI shall never misuse Taekwon-Do I shall be a champion of freedom and justiceI shall build a more peaceful world

Meaning of Do-San

Do-San is the pseudonym of the patriot Ahn Chang-Ho (1876-1938). The 24 Movements represent his entire life which he devoted to furthering education in Korea and its independence movement.

Attacking Tools

Turning kick - Ball of footSide turning kick - InStep Side kick - Foot Sword

Theory of Power

There are 6 Points in the theory of power. When done together in your movements they will create a more powerful technique

Speed - Having a technique move quickly to its target.

Mass - Dropping your body into your technique. This is done with Sine Wave.

Reaction Force - The pulling of your opposite hand to the hip.

Breath Control - Exhaling sharply at the end of a punch or block.

Equilibrium - This is balance. Having a strong stance is important for this.

Torque - Twisting our wrist into a technique

Fitness 10 Sit ups - 60 seconds to complete20 Pushups60 Seconds skipping or ladder


Stances a. Closed ready stance Ab. Fixed stancec. Bending ready stance A


a. Circular block with inner forearmb. Guarding block with inner forearm


a. High inward strikeb. Fixed stance obverse punchc. Side piercing kick with check punch

Pattern Won-Hyo Tul - 28 Movements

Sparring Three step sparring #4

Attack - L-stance middle punchDefence - L-Stance Middle block with inner forearmCounter - High outward strike with knifehand

Self Defence Front attacks

BoardBreaking 1 Board - Back kick

Theory to learn

Meaning of Won-Hyo

Won-Hyo was the noted monk who introduced Buddhism to the Silla Dynasty in the year 686 A.D.

Green Belt (6th Gup) - Testing for 5th Gup

Meaning of Green belt

Green Signifies the plant’s growth as the Taekwon-Do skill begins to develop.

Student Instructor Relationship

1. Never tire of learning. A good student can learn anywhere, anytime. This is the secret of knowledge.

2. A good student must be willing to sacrifice for his art and instructor. Many students feel that their training is a commodity bought with monthly dues, and are unwilling to take part in demonstrations, teaching, and working around the Dojang. An instructor can afford to lose this type of student.

3. Always set a good example for lower ranking students. It is only natural they will attempt to emulate senior students.

4. Always be loyal and never criticize your instructor, Taekwon-Do, or the teaching methods.

5. If your instructor teaches a technique, practise it and attempt to utilise it.6. Remember that a student’s conduct outside the Dojang reflects on the art and

the instructor.7. If a student adopts a technique from another Dojang and the instructor

disapproves of it, the student must discard it immediately or train at the gym where the technique was learned.

8. Never be disrespectful to your instructor. Though a student is allowed to disagree with the instructor, the student must first follow the instruction and then discuss the matter later.

9. A student must always be eager to learn and ask questions.10. Never betray the instructor.

Fitness 15 Sit ups40 seconds plank


Stances a. X-Stance: Jumping


a. Palm hooking blockb. Twin knife hand blockc. Double forearm blockd. X-Pressing block


a. Front elbow strikeb. Twisting kickc. Jumping spinning back kickd. Flat fingertip thruste. Upward kick with knee

Motions a. Natural motionb. Connecting motion

Pattern Yul-Gok Tul - 38 movements

Sparring Two step sparring #1 and #2

1) Attack - walking stance middle punch followed by a low front snap kickDefence - walking stance middle block with knife hand followed

by a X-Pressing blockCounter - Reverse flat fingertip

2) Attack - Low front snap kick followed by a high punch.Defence - X-pressing block with forearm followed by a X-rising

block with knife handCounter - Upward kick with knee. Execute with the rear leg.

Blue Stripe (5th Gup) - Testing for 4th Gup

Self Defence Front attacks

Board a. 1 board - front kickBreaking b. 1 board - Back elbow

Theory to learn

Meaning of Yul-Gok

Yul-Gok is the pseudonym of a great philosopher and scholar Yi-I (pronounced Yee ee) 1536-1584, nicknamed the “Confucius of Korea”. The 38 movements of this Pattern refer to his birthplace on 38° latitude and the diagram represents “Scholar”

What is Taekwon-Do?

Taekwon-Do is a version of unarmed combat designed for the purpose of self defence. It is more than just that, however. It is the scientific us of the body in the method of self defence; aiming to gain the ultimate use of ones body through intensive physical and mental training. Though it is a martial art, its discipline, techniques, and mental training are the mortar for building a strong sense of justice, fortitude, humility, and resolve. It is this mental conditioning that separates the true practitioner form the sensationalist, content with mastering only the fighting aspects of the art. Translated literally:

Tae Jumping or flying, to kick or smash with footKwon Denotes the Fist, to punch or destroy with the hand or fistDo The art or the way

Fitness 1 min plank30 speed turning kicks each leg - 60 seconds to complete


Stances a. Closed ready stance Bb. Rear foot stancec. Low Stance


a. Side block with reverse knifehand blockb. Upward block with palmc. X-fist rising blockd. Palm pressing blocke. U-Shape block


a. Side front snap kickb. Reverse upper elbow strikec. Twin fist vertical punchd. Twin fist upset punche. Angle punch

Motions a. Slow motionb. Stamping motion

Pattern Joong-Gun Tul - 32 Movements

Fitness 30 Pushups30 Sit ups

Sparring Two step sparring #3 and #4

1) Attack - L-stance middle reverse punch followed by a middle side piercing kickDefence - L-Stance middle block followed by middle inward block with inner forearm.Counter - Shift to back side of opponent executing a low front

snap kick to tail bone.

Blue Belt (4th Gup) - Testing for 3rd Gup

2) Attack - Low front snap kick followed by a High side strike with back fist.Defense - Step backward with left leg executing a low block with forearm in L-Stance followed by a high double

forearm block in walking stanceCounter - Pull the foot into a L-stance executing a middle

reverse punch

Self Defence Attacks from behind

Board Breaking a. 1 board - Turning kick

b. 1 board - front elbow

Theory to learn

Meaning of Joong-Gun

Joong-Gun is named after the patriot Ahn Joong-Gun who assassinated Hiro-Bumi Ito, the first Japanese governor-general of Korea, known as the man who played the leading part in the Korea-Japan merger. There are 32 movements in this pattern to represent Mr Ahn’s age when he was executed at Lui-Shung prison (1910).

Meaning of Blue belt

Blue signifies the Heaven, towards which the plant matures into a towering tree as training in Taekwon-Do progresses.

Stances

Walking stance- 1 and a half shoulders long- 1 shoulder wide- Front knee bent, back leg straight- 50/50 weight distribution

L-Stance- 1 and a half shoulders long- Both knees bent- 70% weight on back leg and 30% on front leg- Both feet turned slightly in (15 Degrees)

Rear foot stance- 1 Shoulder long- Both legs bent- Back knee should be over the toes of the foot- The heel of the front foot should be slightly off

the floor

Sitting stance- 1 and a half shoulders wide- Both knees bent equally- Toes should be pointed straight ahead

Fixed stance- 1 and a half shoulders long- Weight is 50/50- Both knees bent- Both feet turned in slightly (15 Degrees)

Low Stance- 1 and a half shoulders long- 1 shoulder wide- Measured from toe of the back foot to the heel

of the front foo. Making it deeper than the walking stance

- 50/50 weight distribution



a. W-shape blockb. Double forearm low pushing blockc. Low knifehand guarding block


a. Upset fingertip thrustb. Backfist side back strikec. Twin side elbow thrust

Pattern Toif-Gye - 37 movements

Sparring a. One step sparring

One step sparring sets are created by you. Technique must include:- One Attack of your choice- One Block or Dodge of your choice- One counter attack

* Things we are watching for:- Creativity and correct application of chosen techniques- Balance, timing, power, and precision

Self Defence Attacks from behind

Board Breaking a. Kicking combination; Side kick to back kick

Red Stripe (3rd Gup) - Testing for 2nd Gup

Theory to learn

Meaning of Toi-Gye

Toi-Gye is the pen name of the noted scholar Yi Hwang (16th century), an authority on Neo-Confucianism. The 37 movements of the pattern refer to the birthplace on 37° latitude, the diagram represents “Scholar”.

Korean words

Assistant instructor (1-3 Dan) - Boosabum NimInstructor (4-6 Dan) - Sabum NimMaster instructor (7-8 Dan) - Sahyun NimGrand Master (9th Dan) - Saseong Nim

Meaning of the Tenets

Courtesy (Ye Ui)

Taekwon-Do students should attempt to practise the following elements of courtesy to build up their noble character and to conduct their training in an orderly manner as well.1) To be polite to one another. 2) To encourage a sense of justice and humanity.3) To distinguish instructor from student, senior from junior, and elder from younger.4) To behave oneself according to etiquette.5) To respect others possessions.

Integrity (Yom Chi)

In Taekwon-Do, the word integrity assumes a looser definition than the one usually presented in a dictionary. One must be able to define right from wrong and have the conscience, if wrong, to feel guilt. Listed are some examples where integrity is lacking:1) The student who requests rank from an instructor, or attempts to purchase it.2) The student who gains rank for ego purposes or the feeling of power.

Perseverance (In Nae)

There is an old oriental saying, “patience leads to virtue or merit” - “One can make a peaceful home by being patient for 100 times”. Certainly, happiness and prosperity are most likely to come to the patent person. To achieve something, whether it is a higher degree or the perfection of a technique, one must set a goal then constantly persevere. One of the most important secrets in becoming a leader of Taekwon-Do is to overcome every difficulty by perseverance.

Self Control (Guk Gi)

This tenet is extremely important inside and outside the Dojang, whether conducting oneself in free sparring or in one’s personal affairs. An inability to live and work within one’s capability or sphere is also a lack of self control. According to Lao-Tzu “the term stronger is the person who wins over oneself rather than someone else”.

Indomitable Spirit (Baekjul Boolgool)

Indomitable spirit is shown when a courageous person and their principles are pitted against overwhelming odds. A serious student of Taekwon-Do will at all times be modest and honest. If confronted with injustice, he or she will deal with the belligerent without any fear or hesitation at all, with indomitable spirit, regardless of who so ever and however many the number.

Fitness 45 Seconds continuous punches1 min - As many push ups as possible


Stances a. Closed ready stance Cb. Vertical stance


a. Palm pushing blockb. Side front block


a. Upward punchb. Knife hand downward strikec. Side kick while pulling handsd. Side elbow thrust

Pattern Hwa-Rang Tul - 29 Movements

Sparring a. One step sparring

One step sparring sets are created by you. Technique must include:- One Attack of your choice- One Block or Dodge of your choice- One counter attack

* Things we are watching for:- Creativity and correct application of chosen techniques- Balance, timing, power, and precision

BoardBreaking a. Flying side kick

b. Jumping back kick

Self Defence Common attacks

Fitness 1 Min - As many turning kicks as possible

Red Belt (2nd Gup) - Testing for 1st Gup

Theory to learn

Korean Words

Ready - Junbi Start - Si Jak Stop - GumanAt ease - Swiyo Return - Baro Class Dismissed - Hae san

Meaning of Hwa-Rang

Hwa-Rang is named after the Hwa-Rang youth group which originated in the Silla Dynasty in the Early 7th century. The 29 movements refer to the 29th Infantry Division, where Taekwon-Do developed into maturity.

Meaning of Red Belt

Red signifies danger, cautioning the student to exercise control and warning the opponent to stay away.

History of Taekwon-Do

Taekwon-Do was named on April 11, 1955. This is not to say that Korean martial arts did not exist before then, but that was the year in which the name was first put forward.

Japan occupied Korea for many years and during the Second World War the two countries were co-belligerents. Many Koreans fought on the side of the Japanese and received training in the Japanese martial art systems.

One of the most prominent personalities at this time was General Choi Hong Hi.

General Choi had studied the Korean art of Tae Kyon as a child and as a student in Japan he had learned Karate. This combination of Korean and Japanese arts was to form the basis of his knowledge.

In January of 1946, General choi, a company commander in the Korean army, began to teach Karate to his soldiers as a means of physical and mental training. It was then that he realised that he needed to develop a Korean martial art, and with this in mind he began to develop new techniques. In 1954 there was a martial arts exhibition where General Choi’s senior student Mr Nam Tae Hi smashed 13 roofing tiles with a punch. Impressed by his demonstration, South Korean President Syngman Rhee instructed

General Choi to officially introduce the art into the Korean army. By the mid 1950s the various martial arts schools were ordered by President Rhee to unify under a single system. The name “Taekwon-Do” was submitted by General Choi on April 11, 1955.

General Choi organized the first international demonstration tour, the consequences of which contributed towards the eventual formation of the International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) on March 22, 1966. In 1972, as a result of political pressure within South Korea, General Choi left the country to re-establish the headquarters of the ITF in Canada, later to be relocated to Vienna, Austria. The Korean government quickly set up a rival international body, calling it the World Taekwon-Do Federation (WTF). Since that time, Taekwon-Do has been divided, and the techniques, patterns, and systems differ between the two styles.

We continue to practice the original form of Taekwon-Do, the Chang-Hon style. The theories, terminology, techniques, systems, methods, rules, uniform, and philosophical foundations were scientifically developed, systemized, and named by General Choi Hong Hi. On a philosophical level, Taekwon-Do is derived from traditional, ethical, and moral principles, and from the personal philosophy of General Choi.

The physical techniques of Taekwon-Do are based on the principles of modern science, in particular Newtonian physics which teaches us how to generate maximum power. Although Karate and Tae Kyon were used as the references in the course of developing the art, the fundamental theories and principles of Taekwon-Do are different from those of any other martial art.

General Choi passed away on June 15th, 2002. - General Choi Hong Hi

My Gradings

Write in the dates you tested for each rank and have your instructor, examiner, or Black Belt sign each one.

My First . . . .

Date Location Details Taekwon-Do Class

Testing

Board Break

Tournament

TournamentMedal

Seminar

Time leadingwarmup

Time assistingteaching

Date Examiner Instructor/Black Belt

9th Gup

8th Gup

7th Gup

6th Gup

5th Gup

4th Gup

3rd Gup

2nd Gup

1st Gup

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